Helathcare
TFU MHPSS Counsellor
Full-Time
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an international non-governmental organization established in France in 1979. It has been operating in Afghanistan since 1995, focusing on health, nutrition, food security, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs. ACF works to improve access to essential health and nutrition services for vulnerable populations, particularly in remote areas with limited or no access to healthcare systems. Its programs primarily target pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five, who are most at risk of malnutrition. The organization applies an integrated approach that addresses both the immediate and underlying causes of malnutrition to ensure sustainable impact. Interventions are implemented at community, provincial, and national levels, strengthening local health systems and contributing to evidence-based humanitarian responses. In response to COVID-19, ACF incorporated prevention measures into all programs and supported additional activities, including health facility disinfection, cash assistance, psychosocial support, and hygiene kit distribution to affected communities.
Job Summary
- Recruiter: Action Against Hunger
- Degree: Bachelor
- Experience: At least 2 years’ experience
- Province: Kabul
- Gender: Male
The TFU MHPSS Counsellor will have responsibilities that include:
- Assess client needs, develop care plans, and provide timely support to vulnerable cases.
- Deliver individual and group counselling, Psychological First Aid (PFA), and mental health awareness sessions.
- Apply MHPSS guidelines, complete intake forms, and maintain accurate records and reports.
- Conduct psychoeducation on mental health, child care practices, IYCF-E, and COVID-19.
- Facilitate caregiver-child stimulation activities to promote bonding and early development.
- Identify and refer high-risk cases to appropriate protection services.
- Support the integration of MHPSS into health and nutrition services through staff training and coordination.
- Maintain referral follow-up, service mapping, field materials, documentation, and confidential data.
- Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports and contribute to continuous improvement of activities.
Job Requirment
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), preferably in emergency settings.
- Prior experience in mental health, gender, or protection programs is required.
- Strong teamwork, positive attitude, and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.
- High level of autonomy, flexibility, and adaptability in dynamic and fast-paced contexts.
- Strong clinical judgment with clear understanding of confidentiality and ethical responsibilities.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and reporting abilities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, empathy, and active listening skills.
- Ability to work within local cultural contexts and adapt behavior accordingly.
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks and perform under pressure.
- Experience in coordination, networking, and relationship-building with stakeholders.
- Willingness to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to innovation and improvement.
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone and other communication tools
- Flexibility in deployment, including assignments in challenging field conditions.
- Good knowledge of intervention areas is an advantage.
- Fluent in Dari and Pashto (spoken, written, and reading); intermediate English proficiency.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, Skype, and basic data entry tools.
Core Skills:
Submission Guideline
If qualified candidates do like to apply, they are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter and updated CV, along with details of three professional referees, clearly referencing the vacancy announcement, to the following address:
Email: vacancies@af-actionagainsthunger.org
Country
Afghanistan
City
Kabul
